"Mass poverty for the orthodox community" • Chaim Amsalem starts running

At a press conference, which convened in Sokolov House in Tel – Aviv this morning, MK Chaim Amsalem presented the party with which he will run in the next election – 'Am Shalem'.

"The 'Am Shalem' party is heading out with me as chairman today; A new political way which is setting up a real social alternative for the Israeli people," he began. "Am Shalem" party sets out to restore the moderate and beautiful original Judaism to the Israeli people, and to deal with social problems in a serious way, after decades of neglect., As you know, many people in the Israeli public see me as the bridge between the different sectors. Secular and religious, traditional and religious, Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews. "

Amsalem also said that Israel expects him to "lead something new, something different, something else. And as I promised publicly a few years ago when we started, I really will do it this important job. When I talk about moderate Judaism, I'm talking about the same Jewish National Zionists of Torah and labor, military service and coming together - the acceptance of differences, of live and let live and mutual respect. "

"When I talk about handling social problems, I'm talking about huge piles in the periphery neglected and abandoned to their fate and no one cares. I'm talking about differences, divisions and animosity between parts of the nation. These things are dangerous to our power and our future.

"I'm talking about the fact that for three decades, the percentage of Sephardim who received matriculation certificates is getting smaller. And I ask.... why? And a few words on the orthodox: all present in the depths of the orthodox world knows that the orthodox public also wants to integrate into society. They are sick of poverty and neediness".

MK Amsalem concluded by saying: "Only a rabbinical religious personality can retrieve the orthodox community from the pit hole the orthodox parties threw them into. It is important to remember that even Yosef Tommy Lapid, of blessed memory, with 15 seats did not issue even one single orthodox into the labor market. I as a rabbi in Israel have the mandate to correct this historical distortion and the chance to succeed. "
"I declare! There will be no more discrimination here"

He later referred to the problem of racial discrimination in orthodox educational institutions, "an existing fact being swept under the carpet under the auspices of Shas," as he put it.

"I declare! There will be no more discrimination here, on any basis. I'm going to stop it in any way and at any price whatsoever. And no matter what happens, write this before you, "he said.

On Tal Law he presented his position that "it is time to share the burden, following the words of Moshe Rabbeinu," Shall your brothers go to war and you will sit here. "
In his view, "except for the few worthy of killing themselves truly for Torah learning, everyone means everyone must serve in the military or national service without any exception."

MK Amsalem promised "Am Yisrael will be surprised by the elections of the 19th Knesset" Although we do not have tens of millions to pour towards thousands of activists in the streets. But the public knows who fights for the good of the people of Israel, and will continue to fight for it with determination; we do not have tens of millions shed on signs, posters, and stickers. But we have the confidence of the people of Israel."

The statement concluded with the blessing: ברוך אתה ה' אלוקינו מלך העולם שהחיינו וקיימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה

Amselem also introduced the members of his party 'Am Shalem'; Moses Zarfati – traffic director and Air Force Col., Tamar Abuhatssira – from France, Ariel Constantine – member of Tzohar and Maxim Oknin - Deputy Mayor of Arad.

'בחדרי' גם ברשתות החברתיות - הצטרפו!